An Indiana limestone quarry featured in the movie 'Breaking Away' has been filled in after three people died trying to recreate scenes from the 1979 hit.
Sanders Quarry, south of Bloomington, has had issues with people trespassing in order to imitate the iconic moment the snooty college kids dive off the quarry's 65-foot-high ledges into the water, in Peter Yates' coming of age movie.
While the movie made it look easy, the move is incredibly dangerous and authorities say that three people have died attempting it in recent years.
The iconic spot, which is also known as Rooftop, has also been plagued by a host of other safety concerns such as cars being vandalized and nearby break-ins, The Herald-Times reported.
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Sanders Quarry south of Bloomington was recently filled in by local authorities
Sanders Quarry, south of Bloomington, has had issues with people trespassing in order to imitate the iconic moment the snooty college kids dive (pictured in the movie off the quarry's 65-foot-high ledges into the water, in Peter Yates' coming of age movie
The iconic spot, which is also known as Rooftop, was the location for 'Breaking Away' (pictured)
Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain he'd had 'a whole lot of complaints the past few years from business owners and property owners.'
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Share'Quarries were part of growing up in Monroe County. I swam in Rooftop a number of times, and in other quarries. It's one of those icons that are just as much a part of the county as the fish on top of the courthouse.'
Indiana Limestone Co. began working with the Indiana State Police, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the Indiana University Office of Student Affairs and the Monroe County commissioners in 2015 to address the safety concerns.
Former Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan, who was an unpaid extra in the movie, said the closure of the quarry made him emotional
Indiana Limestone made alterations to the area in 2016 to hinder access and discourage visitors, such as bulldozing trees and debris to the edge of the quarry and strategically placing boulders. The company declined to comment about the newly filled-in quarry.
Former Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan, who was an unpaid extra in the movie, said the closure of the quarry made him emotional.
'It's sad, bu0t it's understandable,' he said.
'Breaking Away' followed four friends as they enjoy life after graduating high school. The group spend a majority of their time swimming and enjoying themselves at the quarry.
It starred actors Dennis Quaid, Dennis Christopher, Daniel Stern and Jackie Earle Haley.
It starred actors Jackie Earle Haley, Daniel Stern, Dennis Quaid, and Dennis Christopher
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